Big Play Nation’s 2013 NFL Mock Draft

It’s that time of year again. It’s the time when bad teams try to acquire a player that has the potential to turn their organization around, and when good teams try to fill the holes in their team left by free agency. The NFL Draft is unpredictable; there have been too many draft busts and late round steals over the years. This year, the draft class is relatively weak compared to previous years, but some players still show promise. The offensive line class is particularly good, while the defensive line and cornerback class are also decent. Geno Smith seems to be the only reliable quarterback in this year’s draft, but which team will take him? Let’s analyze each team’s needs in this year’s draft:

1. Chiefs Luke Joeckel OT
Luke Joeckel is without a doubt the best offensive tackle in this year’s draft class. This doesn’t happen often, but this lineman could take the Kansas City offense to the next level.

2. Jaguars Eric Fisher OT
The Jaguars’ offensive line is terrible. Eric Fisher would be a great fit.

3. Oakland Sharrif Floyd DT
Oakland has too many needs to count, but one of them is defensive tackle, as their best two DT’s left during the offseason. Sharrif Floyd is a high level defensive tackle who would be a good fit.

4. Eagles Jonathan Cooper OG
The Eagles’ offensive line play is atrocious. Cooper is a high level guard who could help, if coached correctly.

5. Lions Dee Milliner CB
The Lions need a cornerback to help their failing defense, and who could be a better pick than Dee Milliner.

6. Browns Cordarelle Patterson WR
The Browns have way too many draft needs, but we narrowed it down to wide receiver. Cordarelle Patterson fits. He even sounds like Browns player.

7. Cardinals Lane Johnson OT
The Cardinals offensive line is just as bad as the Eagles. Lane Johnson is the next best lineman.

22. Rams Eric Reid FS
The Rams are struggling at the safety position, which is why Eric Reid could be a perfect fit.

23. Vikings Xavier Rhodes CB
The Vikings fill the hole left by Antoine Winfield with another great cornerback.

24. Colts Datone Jones DE
As Dwight Freeney struggles to search for a job, the Colts will replace him with Datone Jones.

25. Vikings Barkevious Mingo OLB
The Vikings could spend heir next pick again on their defense, this time keying in on the linebacker position.

26. Packers Desmond Trufant CB
Trufant should help the Packers’ struggling secondary and make the team forget all about Woodson.

27. Texans Jamar Taylor CB
The Texans got Ed Reed. Now with Jamar Taylor, this defense could finally be a force to be reckoned with.

28. Broncos Cornellius Carradine DE
With Dummervil leaving due to the Fax machine incident, the Broncos need a replacement.

29. Patriots Jonathan Banks CB
The Patriots never select receivers in the first round, and they ned to beef up their secondary. They should select Banks ahead of Hayden because of Hayden’s heart issues.

30. Falcons DJ Hayden CB
Filling the hole left by Brent Grimes.

31. 49ers Jonathan Cyprien SS
The 49ers need a good safety, having lost Dashon Goldson. They could also toy around with this pick in other ways.

32. Ravens Keenan Allen WR
The absense of Anquan Boldin will have a bigger impact than most think. Keenan Allen is a ig receiver who could fill the role.